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Michael F. Mervan

Michael F. Mervan

Feb 4, 2020

Michael F. Mervan, 62, of Bethlehem passed away on February 4, 2020. He was the son of the late John J. and Frances E. (Svirzovsky) Mervan. He is survived by his brother, John J. Mervan, Jr. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem PA - 18018...

Heather Rizzotto-Stefanik

Heather Rizzotto-Stefanik

Feb 4, 2020

Heather Rizzotto-Stefanik, 47, of Bethlehem, died on February 4, 2020. She was born in Allentown; daughter of the late James L. Rizzotto, Jr. and Debbie (Black) Rizzotto. Heather will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful, caring and proud mother; whose greatest pleasure was attending her childrens sporting events. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1990, and...

Jeffrey William Focht

Jeffrey William Focht

Feb 2, 2020

Dr. Jeffrey William Focht, Ed.D., 51, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1968 in Malden, MA; son of the late Henry and Mary Jane (Berlan) Focht. Jeff cherished countless wonderful memories with his devoted wife of 15 years, Wanda (Gonzalez) Focht. They started dating in...

Phoebe Sechrist

Phoebe Sechrist

Jan 28, 2020

Phoebe Sechrist, 71, of Bethlehem Township passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Lukes Hospital - Fountain Hill Campus Born in Hazleton, PA she was the daughter of the late Doris (Minnick) and John (Jake) Reznick. Phoebe graduated from Misericordia University with a Bachelors degree in Biology. She continued her education by obtaining a Masters...

Joseph Fedorak

Joseph Fedorak

Jan 28, 2020

Joseph Fedorak, 94, of Allentown, PA formally of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home. He was born in Allentown, the son of the late John and Anna (Yacyszyn) Fedorak. He was the husband of the late Frances (Galliano) Fedorak. Joseph was a terminal manager for the former Follmer Trucking Co. He served his country in...

Rafael Garcia

Rafael Garcia

Jan 27, 2020

Rafael “Rafy” Garcia, 51, of Allentown, died on January 27, 2020. He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico; son of Carmen M. Figueroa and Raul Garcia. Rafael will be lovingly remembered as a Steelers and Mets fan who loved to fish on the Lehigh canal towpath in Bethlehem. He enjoyed working on cars and listening to music; especially freestyle. Rafael...

Earl R. Snyder

Earl R. Snyder

Jan 27, 2020

Earl R. Snyder, 62, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on January 27, 2020. He was born in Allentown, the son of Doris M. (Grow) Snyder and the late Harold C. “Iggy” Snyder. Earl is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Susan M. Snyder. Earl will be lovingly remembered for being an avid fan of Penn State and the Philadelphia...

Charles J. Csicsek

Charles J. Csicsek

Jan 27, 2020

Charles J. Csicsek, 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Lawrence) Csicsek Sr. Charles was a marine technician and auto mechanic. Charles was an avid tournament bass fisherman. He also rode and built custom motorcycles, and race cars. He is survived...

John V. Reynolds

John V. Reynolds

Jan 27, 2020

John V. Reynolds, husband of forty-six years, father of five, and professor of political science at Moravian College, died on Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was 68. The cause was cancer. He lived, worked, and taught fueled by a fierce commitment to fairness and an uncompromising belief in what was right. He spent...

Robert E. Crocus

Robert E. Crocus

Jan 26, 2020

Robert E. Crocus, 78, of Fountain Hill died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born February 4, 1941 in Fountain Hill he was the son of the late Sophie (Boykovich) and Thomas P. Crocus, Jr. Robert proudly served his country in the US Army. After being discharged from the Army he returned home and primarily...

Julia Molnar

Julia Molnar

Jan 26, 2020

Julia Molnar, 88, of Bethlehem, died surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2020. She was born in Oneida, PA on June 14, 1931; the daughter of the late John and Ella (Washko) Mikitka. Julia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, Michael L. Molnar. Julia previously worked as a secretary for City Motors in...

Alfredo C. Pinho

Alfredo C. Pinho

Jan 24, 2020

Alfredo Pinho, 86, of Bethlehem, died on January 24, 2020. He was born June 20, 1933 in Murtosa, Portugal; son of the late Francisco and Lucinda (Campos) Pinho. Alfredo was preceded in death by his wife, Lucilia Pangaio Pinho. Alfredo worked for Lisbon Construction prior to taking a position at the Coke Works of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Alfredo was...

Sharon Csikai

Sharon Csikai

Jan 24, 2020

Sharon Kay (Wright) Csikai was born on September 7, 1941 in Parke County, Indiana. She was raised in Terre Haute by her parents, Virginia and Delbert Wright with brothers, Marvin and Gerald. She met her husband, Nicholas J. Csikai while serving in the US Army Medical Service (AMEDS) and they were married for 59 years. Together they have three children,...

Margaret Kittek

Margaret Kittek

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret “Peg” Rose Mary Kittek, 66, of Bethlehem died recently at home. She was born in Fountain Hill and was the daughter of the late Frank H. “Huck” Kittek and the late Elsie Barbara (Warjas) Kittek, who died November 20th, 2019. Peg graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School, Bethlehem Township in 1971 as class salutatorian. She was accepted to...

Anthony N. Filo

Anthony N. Filo

Jan 24, 2020

Anthony N. Filo, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away with dignity & loving care on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Iampietro) Filo. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Amelia (Dominquez) Filo. Tony was a graduate of Liberty High School where he was elected into the Hall...

Ronald S. Narzisi

Ronald S. Narzisi

Jan 23, 2020

Ronald S. Narzisi, 80, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was the son of the late Rina (Zucchiatti) and Alfred Narzisi. He was the loving husband of Carolyn H. (Hari) Narzisi Ronald was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and a former member of Our Lady of Pompeii of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church....

Linda M. Castellani

Linda M. Castellani

Jan 21, 2020

Linda M. Castellani, 72 of Northampton died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born May 7, 1947 in Bethlehem. She was the Daughter of the late Martha (Degenhardt) and John Drust. She was a devoted wife to Martin Castellani with whom she celebrated 21 years of marriage this coming May 7th. Linda dedicated her life...

Theodore Fedora

Theodore Fedora

Jan 21, 2020

Theodore Fedora, 98, of Bethlehem, died on January 21, 2020. He was born October 21, 1921 in Lansford, PA; son of the late Wash and Anna (Hruba) Fedora. Theodore is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Elizabeth (Yaworsky) Fedora. Theodore proudly served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He retired as a layout operator at the...

Sheril A. Mickelson

Sheril A. Mickelson

Jan 20, 2020

Sheril A. Mickelson, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Born in Joliet, IL she was the daughter of James and Beverly Jaeger. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jim & Beverly; daughters, Elizabeth Marich (Fred Schoenenberger) and Jessica Silva; brother, Gregory Jaeger; and her beloved granddaughters, Ashley & Emily Marich, Madison & Morgan Kessler....

Goldie Achando

Goldie Achando

Jan 16, 2020

Goldie Achando, 94, of Fountain Hill, passed away on January 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Sadie (Kardos) and Frank Torma. She was the loving wife of the late Jose (Joseph) Achando. Goldie was an active member of St. Johns Windish Lutheran Church. She worked as a seamstress for Bethlehem Lynn Sportswear for many years. Goldie enjoyed...

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